Friday, November 30, 2018

ePortfolio Entry: using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on

MATH: Measurement: testing our designs and an opportunity to build with our Kinder STEM buddies next week based on a new blueprint design.


POETRY: continuing with our Spoken Word Workshop (Tanya Neumeyer) 
HEALTH: Digital Citizenship online course via EVERFI and beginning anti-bullying discussions.

** Winter Concert: Save the Date students in Room 204, under the instruction of our music teacher Mr Swinkin, will be performing at the annual Winter Concert  on Thursday December 13th, started at 6:00pm in our school gymnasium

Thursday, November 29, 2018

ePortfolio Entry: using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on

MATH: Measurement: testing our designs and an opportunity to build with our Kinder STEM buddies next week based on a new blueprint design.


HEALTH: Digital Citizenship online course via EVERFI and beginning anti-bullying discussions.

** Winter Concert: Save the Date students in Room 204, under the instruction of our music teacher Mr Swinkin, will be performing at the annual Winter Concert  on Thursday December 13th, started at 6:00pm in our school gymnasium

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

ePortfolio Entry: using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on

MATH: Measurement: perimeter and area using pattern blocks and/or linking cubes

We had the opportunity to meet MsTavares' Titia (alter ego) who challenged us to designing/prototyping a Car Build. We will be embarking on Engineering Design Process; blueprints due Wednesday and building our prototypes next Thursday (parents are welcome to join us during the morning or afternoon build day)

HEALTH: Digital Citizenship online course via EVERFI and beginning anti-bullying discussions.

** Winter Concert: Save the Date students in Room 204, under the instruction of our music teacher Mr Swinkin, will be performing at the annual Winter Concert  on Thursday December 13th, started at 6:00pm in our school gymnasium

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

ePortfolio Entry: using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on

MATH: Measurement: perimeter and area using pattern blocks and/or linking cubes

We had the opportunity to meet MsTavares' Titia (alter ego) who challenged us to designing/prototyping a Car Build. We will be embarking on Engineering Design Process; blueprints due Wednesday and building our prototypes next Thursday (parents are welcome to join us during the morning or afternoon build day)

HEALTH: Digital Citizenship online course via EVERFI and beginning anti-bullying discussions.

** Winter Concert: Save the Date students in Room 204, under the instruction of our music teacher Mr Swinkin, will be performing at the annual Winter Concert  on Thursday December 13th, started at 6:00pm in our school gymnasium


Monday, November 26, 2018

ePortfolio Entry: using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on

MATH: Measurement: perimeter and area using pattern blocks and/or linking cubes

We had the opportunity to meet MsTavares' Titia (alter ego) who challenged us to designing/prototyping a Car Build. We will be embarking on Engineering Design Process; blueprints due next Wednesday and building our prototypes next Thursday (parents are welcome to join us during the morning or afternoon build day)

HEALTH: Digital Citizenship online course via EVERFI and beginning anti-bullying discussions.

DANCE: this week, reflection on movement tribute performed at the Remembrance Day assembly


** Winter Concert: Save the Date students in Room 204, under the instruction of our music teacher Mr Swinkin, will be performing at the annual Winter Concert  on Thursday December 13th, started at 6:00pm in our school gymnasium


Friday, November 23, 2018

ePortfolio Entry: using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on

MATH: Measurement: perimeter and area using pattern blocks and/or linking cubes

We had the opportunity to meet MsTavares' Titia (alter ego) who challenged us to designing/prototyping a Car Build. We will be embarking on Engineering Design Process; blueprints due next Wednesday and building our prototypes next Thursday (parents are welcome to join us during the morning or afternoon build day)

VISUAL ARTS: personal statement, reflecting on self as a learner for poster design Google Drawing. Peer Feedback will be provided on Tuesday. Students are welcome to share their personal statement in French too. 

HEALTH: Digital Citizenship online course via EVERFI and beginning anti-bullying discussions.

DANCE: this week, reflection on movement tribute performed at the Remembrance Day assembly



Thursday, November 22, 2018

ePortfolio Entry: using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on

MATH: Measurement: perimeter and area using pattern blocks and/or linking cubes

We had the opportunity to meet MsTavares' Titia (alter ego) who challenged us to designing/prototyping a Car Build. We will be embarking on Engineering Design Process; blueprints due next Wednesday and building our prototypes next Thursday (parents are welcome to join us during the morning or afternoon build day)

VISUAL ARTS: personal statement, reflecting on self as a learner for poster design Google Drawing. Peer Feedback will be provided on Tuesday. Students are welcome to share their personal statement in French too. 

HEALTH: Digital Citizenship online course via EVERFI and beginning anti-bullying discussions.

DANCE: this week, reflection on movement tribute performed at the Remembrance Day assembly


Wednesday, November 21, 2018

ePortfolio Entry: using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on

MATH: Measurement: perimeter and area using pattern blocks and/or linking cubes

We had the opportunity to meet MsTavares' Titia (alter ego) who challenged us to designing/prototyping a Car Build. We will be embarking on Engineering Design Process; blueprints due next Wednesday and building our prototypes next Thursday (parents are welcome to join us during the morning or afternoon build day)

VISUAL ARTS: personal statement, reflecting on self as a learner for poster design Google Drawing. Peer Feedback will be provided on Tuesday. Students are welcome to share their personal statement in French too. 

HEALTH: Digital Citizenship online course via EVERFI and beginning anti-bullying discussions.

DANCE: this week, reflection on movement tribute performed at the Remembrance Day assembly


Students wanted to have a greeting at the doorway entrance to our class; download the HPReveal App and scan this image to here our "Hello", "Welcome" in our languages spoken at home and school.


Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Poetry Workshop: 3-day workshop with Tanya Neumeyer (Thursday November 22, Friday November 30, Tuesday December 4). $18 to cover part of the cost for the workshop; a subsidy to support has been provided by The League of Poets. Please use the Cash Online System or send funds to MsTavares by Thursday November 22.

Field Trips forms sent home today for December 6th and 14th.

*** To register for School Cash Online, please visit https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com select “Get Started Today” and complete the three registration steps. Once registered, you will receive an email notification when items become available online.***


ePortfolio Entry: using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on

LANGUAGE/Poetry: preview the Remembrance Day video to inspire you in writing a Free Verse Poem (independent or partner) due Wednesday November 14th

MATH: Measurement: perimeter and area using pattern blocks and/or linking cubes

We had the opportunity to meet MsTavares' Titia (alter ego) who challenged us to designing/prototyping a Car Build. We will be embarking on Engineering Design Process; blueprints due next Wednesday and building our prototypes next Thursday (parents are welcome to join us during the morning or afternoon build day)

VISUAL ARTS: personal statement, reflecting on self as a learner for poster design Google Drawing. Peer Feedback will be provided on Tuesday. Students are welcome to share their personal statement in French too. 

HEALTH: Digital Citizenship online course via EVERFI and beginning anti-bullying discussions.

DANCE: this week, reflection on movement tribute performed at the Remembrance Day assembly

Monday, November 19, 2018

Poetry Workshop: 3-day workshop with Tanya Neumeyer (Thursday November 22, Friday November 30, Tuesday December 4). $18 to cover part of the cost for the workshop; a subsidy to support has been provided by The League of Poets. Please use the Cash Online System or send funds to MsTavares by Thursday November 22.

Field Trips forms sent home today for December 6th and 14th.

*** To register for School Cash Online, please visit https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com select “Get Started Today” and complete the three registration steps. Once registered, you will receive an email notification when items become available online.***


ePortfolio Entry: using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on

LANGUAGE/Poetry: preview the Remembrance Day video to inspire you in writing a Free Verse Poem (independent or partner) due Wednesday November 14th

MATH: Measurement: perimeter and area using pattern blocks

VISUAL ARTS: personal statement, reflecting on self as a learner for poster design Google Drawing. Peer Feedback will be provided on Tuesday. Students are welcome to share their personal statement in French too. 

HEALTH: Digital Citizenship online course via EVERFI and beginning anti-bullying discussions.

DRAMA: self reflection writing on our role as an individual, team member and community member

DANCE: this week, reflection on movement tribute performed at the Remembrance Day assembly



Friday, November 16, 2018

It was a pleasure to meet with many of the parents during parent/teacher interviews on Thursday and Friday.  I look forward to meeting with others throughout next week.  Students will be asked to reflect on their Progress Report next week and to consider the following (as these were a common trend in our class community of learners):

  • Self Advocating, Risk Taking, Asking Questions
  • In-class task completion (both online and paper & pencil tasks)
  • Contributing member of your own learning (and the learning of others)

Thursday, November 15, 2018

ePortfolio Entry: using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on

Progress Reports were sent home this week. Included in the envelope a 15-meeting time for Parent/Teacher Conferencing (please bring your child along to share) and a flyer promoting our Scholastic Book Fair.  If the designated time needs to be rescheduled, please indicate on the form sent home. Looking forward to connecting with everyone Thursday evening and Friday morning.

LANGUAGE/Poetry: preview the Remembrance Day video to inspire you in writing a Free Verse Poem (independent or partner) due Wednesday November 14th

MATH: Geometry - looking at congruent figures, using protractors and measuring/creating angles, quadrilaterals;  Check out: Protractors are Fun

VISUAL ARTS: personal statement, reflecting on self as a learner for poster design Google Drawing. Peer Feedback will be provided on Tuesday. Students are welcome to share their personal statement in French too. 

HEALTH: Digital Citizenship online course via EVERFI and beginning anti-bullying discussions.

DRAMA: self reflection writing on our role as an individual, team member and community member

DANCE: this week, reflection on movement tribute performed at the Remembrance Day assembly

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Progress Reports were sent home yesterday. Included in the envelope a 15-meeting time for Parent/Teacher Conferencing (please bring your child along to share) and a flyer promoting our Scholastic Book Fair.  If the designated time needs to be rescheduled, please indicate on the form sent home. Looking forward to connecting with everyone Thursday evening and Friday morning.

LANGUAGE/Poetry: preview the Remembrance Day video to inspire you in writing a Free Verse Poem (independent or partner) due Wednesday November 14th

MATH: Geometry - looking at congruent figures, using protractors and measuring/creating angles, quadrilaterals;  Check out: Protractors are Fun

VISUAL ARTS: personal statement, reflecting on self as a learner for poster design Google Drawing. Peer Feedback will be provided on Tuesday. Students are welcome to share their personal statement in French too. 

HEALTH: Digital Citizenship online course via EVERFI and beginning anti-bullying discussions.

DRAMA: self reflection writing on our role as an individual, team member and community member

DANCE: this week, reflection on movement tribute performed at the Remembrance Day assembly

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Progress Reports have been sent home today. Included in the envelope a 15-meeting time for Parent/Teacher Conferencing (please bring your child along to share) and a flyer promoting our Scholastic Book Fair.  If the designated time needs to be rescheduled, please indicate on the form sent home. Looking forward to connecting with everyone Thursday evening and Friday morning.

LANGUAGE/Poetry: preview the Remembrance Day video to inspire you in writing a Free Verse Poem (independent or partner) due Wednesday November 14th

MATH: Geometry - looking at congruent figures, using protractors and measuring/creating angles, quadrilaterals;  Check out: Protractors are Fun

VISUAL ARTS: personal statement, reflecting on self as a learner for poster design Google Drawing. Peer Feedback will be provided on Tuesday. Students are welcome to share their personal statement in French too. 

HEALTH: Digital Citizenship online course via EVERFI and beginning anti-bullying discussions.

DRAMA: self reflection writing on our role as an individual, team member and community member

DANCE: this week, reflection on movement tribute performed at the Remembrance Day assembly

Monday, November 12, 2018

Remembrance Day assembly today was emotional and a moving experience.  Our school community came together to take a few moments to recognize and be thankful for all of the sacrifices made by the many children, women and men in the past, present and future.


LANGUAGE/Poetry: preview the Remembrance Day video to inspire you in writing a Free Verse Poem (independent or partner) due Wednesday November 14th

MATH: Geometry - looking at congruent figures, using protractors and measuring/creating angles, quadrilaterals;  Check out: Protractors are Fun


VISUAL ARTS: personal statement, reflecting on self as a learner for poster design Google Drawing. Peer Feedback will be provided on Tuesday. Students are welcome to share their personal statement in French too. 


HEALTH: Digital Citizenship online course via EVERFI and beginning anti-bullying discussions.


DRAMA: self reflection writing on our role as an individual, team member and community member


DANCE: this week, reflection on movement tribute performed at the Remembrance Day assembly

Skype-A-Thon: co-constructing questions for video conferencing sessions tomorrow morning with a Scientist and a member from Microsoft Canada Team.

Friday, November 9, 2018

Dress for Success: on Monday, wear dark bottoms. Red t-shirts and a poppy will be provided to students for their sharing during the Remembrance assembly

LANGUAGE/Poetry: preview the Remembrance Day video to inspire you in writing a Free Verse Poem (independent or partner

MATH: Geometry - looking at congruent figures, using protractors and measuring/creating angles, quadrilaterals

VISUAL ARTS: personal statement, reflecting on self as a learner for poster design Google Drawing. First draft DUE Friday November 10th. Students are welcome to share their personal statement in French too. 


HEALTH: Digital Citizenship online course via EVERFI and beginning anti-bullying discussions.

DRAMA: self reflection writing on our role as an individual, team member and community member


DANCE: introduction to movement, preparing for Remembrance Day assembly. Student assembly November 12th. Video of rehearsals shared in Google Classroom      AUDIO